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lightsomeness en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (“bright, radiant”) + -ness.

Meanings

1. (archaic, uncountable) The state or quality of being lightsome (luminous); luminosity; illumination, brightness.

lightsomeness en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (“light in weight, light-hearted, easy”) + -ness.

Meanings

1. (archaic, uncountable) The state or quality of being lightsome (easy, light in weight, cheerful); levity; cheerfulness.